Non-Executive Director at Ordnance Survey

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Board Governance, Financial Leadership, Commercial Strategy, Audit Committee Chair, Digital Technology, Data-Driven Environments, Public Sector Affinity, Transformational Leadership

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Ordnance Survey (OS) is Great Britain’s National Mapping Service. A big-data powerhouse, it creates, maintains, and disseminates consistent, definitive, authoritative and up-to-date geospatial and cartographic data of Great Britain. As a leading provider of location data and services, OS is the custodian of a critical data infrastructure, the National Geographic Database. Spanning roads and buildings, to footpaths and cycleways, OS helps the UK maintain its position as one of the most advance geospatial nations in the world. OS produces digital map data, online route planning and sharing services and mobile apps, plus many other super accurate, location-based products for business, government and consumers. Over 90% of solutions and products are in digital form with its iconic paper maps accounting for just a small fraction of revenue. OS is a government company, with substantial day-to-day operating independence. UK Government Investments acts as the shareholder on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. The company is in the midst of delivering a multi-year transformation of its data, technology and people, in support of growth. As part of a planned board succession, OS now seeks a non-executive director with recent and relevant senior financial leadership experience, to succeed to the audit and risk committee chair role. Candidates are welcomed from a broad range of backgrounds, who bring the following skills and expertise: Essential Criteria An experienced non-executive director, with the associated grasp of board governance. Financially qualified, with the recent and relevant technical skills to chair the audit committee. Commercial background, able to contribute strategically to OS’ exciting transformation journey, helping the company deliver commercial success through developing new technologies and services. Intellectually curious and comfortable with the public task of OS, combined with a positive, down-to-earth, constructively challenging approach, to suit the culture of the OS board. Affinity for digital, technology and data-driven environments. Is available and accessible to deliver the duties of the position. Desirable Criteria Strong preference for prior experience as audit and risk committee chair. Direct industry experience (data/technology) is preferred but not required. Commercial growth mindset, alongside public sector affinity. The right candidates will appreciate the importance of OS’ authoritative dataset, and the role it plays in citizens’ lives. For further information, including the full job description and person specification, and details on how to apply, please visit: www.odgers.com/94787 We positively welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit following a fair and open competition. Closing date: 23:59 on Wednesday 10 December 2025 Ordnance Survey provides national mapping services for Great Britain and is the world’s most trusted geospatial partner. Our location data and expertise has helped governments make smarter decisions, businesses gain valuable data insight, and everyone experience the world outside for over 225 years. From laptops to hilltops, blue lights to street lights and congestion to relaxation – our location expertise shows the world how to get to a better place.

Responsibilities

The Non-Executive Director will chair the audit and risk committee and contribute strategically to the company's transformation journey. This role involves ensuring the financial integrity and governance of Ordnance Survey as it delivers commercial success through new technologies and services.